Two Maya cities with completely different settings: Cobá, hidden deep in the jungle, and Tulum, perched on cliffs above the Caribbean Sea. Your private guide brings both to life at your own pace.
What's included
Private round-trip transport, a certified English-speaking guide and the entrance fees to both Cobá and Tulum. Cold water all day.
✓ Certified archaeological guide
✓ English-speaking driver
✓ Cobá entrance fee
✓ Tulum entrance fee
✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time at both sites
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
Jungle in the morning, Caribbean views in the afternoon.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your guide picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Cobá
Explore the jungle city and its ancient sacbé roads before the heat.
Tulum
Discover the ruins on the cliffs above the turquoise Caribbean.
Drive back
Head back to your hotel, with an optional lunch stop on the way.
Pickup & departure cities
We offer private hotel pickup from Cancún, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum and anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Duration and the suggested pickup time depend on where you are staying — your guide tailors the departure time to your hotel.
Pickup area
Suggested pickup
Duration
Playa & Costa Mujeres
On request
On request
Cancún
6:30 AM
9–11 h
Riviera Maya
6:30 AM
8–10 h
Playa del Carmen
6:30 AM
7–9 h
Akumal
6:45 AM
6–8 h
Tulum
7:00 AM
6–8 h
Pickup from Playa & Costa Mujeres is available on request. Exact times depend on you — everything happens at your own pace — and can vary with traffic and whether you stop for lunch.
Why book a private tour
On a private tour the day moves at your pace. You skip the long waits, get personal attention, stop for the photos you want and travel only with your own group. For families, couples and small groups, it's the difference between seeing Cobá and Tulum and truly experiencing them. Rated 5.0 by 3,500+ travelers on TripAdvisor.
Full price list
Group size
Price per person
2 adults
$300 USD
3 adults
$275 USD
4 adults
$250 USD
5–7 adults
$225 USD
8–10 adults
$200 USD
Kids (3–10): $150 USD each · Babies (0–2): $25 USD · All federal & state taxes included
Good to know
✓ What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat & sunglasses
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- A big smile
✕ Not included
- Lunch (optional stop)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the Cobá & Tulum private tour?”
Between 6 and 11 hours depending on your hotel — 6–8 h from Tulum or Akumal, 9–11 h from Cancún.
“What time is hotel pickup?”
Between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. depending on your location. From Playa & Costa Mujeres on request.
“What is included in the price?”
Private transport, your certified guide and both entrance fees.
“Is this a private or a shared tour?”
100% private — only your group, with your own guide and vehicle.
“Do I need to pay a deposit?”
No. You reserve online and pay on the day of your tour in cash (USD or MXN), card, PayPal or Zelle.